Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS England
Skipton House, 80 London Road
London
SE1 6LH
Contact
Liz Salter
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Saving Babies Lives Care Bundle Version 2 Evaluation
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
In March 2019 SBLCBv2 was published to provide detailed information for providers and commissioners of maternity care on how to further reduce perinatal mortality across England. It is clear SBLCBv2 is now a major innovation in the delivery of maternity care in England. It is therefore vital that an independent evaluation is undertaken to understand its effectiveness, the impact on maternity services, the women who use them and any unintended consequences. Maternity is one of NHSE&I’s priorities and is a key element of the NHS Long-Term Plan.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £175,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 85121200 - Medical specialist services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Every maternity provider was expected to fully implement SBLCBv2 by March 2020 and SBLCBv2 is now included in the NHS Standard Contract. The Covid-19 pandemic may have prevented some maternity providers from achieving this target.We seek to commission an independent evaluation of the SBLCBv2 by an external organisation expert in health outcomes and economics. Brief overview of evaluation requirementsThe evaluation should include: • A robust but pragmatic sampling strategy. This should be cognisant of both the need for a methodologically sound and credible sampling approach, and to stay within budget. • The extent to which maternity services across England are implementing all five elements of the care bundle• Identification and extent of ongoing challenges for organisations to implement the care bundle and possible solutions • Whether and how the trusts are carrying out the interventions successfully across their maternity services• Identification of impacts on health inequalities• Identification of any barriers and lessons learned over the previous year due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic We seek to commission an independent evaluation of the SBLCBv2 by an external organisation expert in health outcomes and economics. Brief overview of evaluation requirementsThe evaluation should include: • A robust but pragmatic sampling strategy. This should be cognisant of both the need for a methodologically sound and credible sampling approach, and to stay within budget. • The extent to which maternity services across England are implementing all five elements of the care bundle• Identification and extent of ongoing challenges for organisations to implement the care bundle and possible solutions • Whether and how the trusts are carrying out the interventions successfully across their maternity services• Identification of impacts on health inequalities• Identification of any barriers and lessons learned over the previous year due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic We seek to commission an independent evaluation of the SBLCBv2 by an external organisation expert in health outcomes and economics. Brief overview of evaluation requirementsThe evaluation should include: • A robust but pragmatic sampling strategy. This should be cognisant of both the need for a methodologically sound and credible sampling approach, and to stay within budget. • The extent to which maternity services across England are implementing all five elements of the care bundle• Identification and extent of ongoing challenges for organisations to implement the care bundle and possible solutions • Whether and how the trusts are carrying out the interventions successfully across their maternity services• Identification of impacts on health inequalities• Identification of any barriers and lessons learned over the previous year due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic The evaluation is to be completed by 31st March 2022
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £175,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
6
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
28 July 2021
Local time
1:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
28 July 2021
Local time
1:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
generaloffice@administrativecourtoffice.justice.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom